The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office requested OSBI assistance in an overnight homicide. Sergei Hyde (d.o.b. 6-19-1988) was shot multiple times inside the home at 471 Perry Drive in Kenefic (Butcher Pen area) at approximately 9:15 Friday night. Shelby Hicks (d.o.b. 9-3-1994) was arrested for first degree murder and booked in to the Johnston County Jail. Hyde went to the home last night, stayed a few minutes, and then was shot. Hyde died at the scene. Hicks was also a guest at the home. Both men are from the area.

OSBI agents spent the night interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence at the scene of the crime. The investigation into the motive continues.